Victoria's La Trobe University unveils $75m plan to become state's first to reach net zero emissions in 2029, including possible solar farm construction.

Victoria premier hints at changes to solar rebate scheme. Meanwhile, why some installers go to jail. And some good news.

Molycop Australia inks solar and wind PPA with Flow Power, to cover more than half its NSW electricity needs with renewables, and tap into the demand response market.

Pressure intensifies on Victorian government to amend "botched" rooftop solar rebate, as state opposition bid to establish parliamentary inquiry gets voted down.

Plans to build a 1.8MW community solar farm in Goulburn NSW have taken a major step forward – including the potential addition of battery storage – after securing a contract with a developer.

We correct a mistake made on July data for rooftop solar installations in Victoria – but note that the state's residential PV rebate is still having a troubling impact on the market.

ACT energy efficiency scheme expanded to support a transition away from gas, as ACT Government targets next stage of emissions reductions.

China PV giant launches new high performance module in Melbourne, in strategic bet that “race to the bottom” on PV prices is coming to an end in Australia.

Community-based plans to power the Victorian outback town of Natimuk with a 1.6MW solar garden have won state government funding.

CER slams Murdoch media for “inaccurate” reporting on the standard and safety of rooftop solar installations, based on its latest solar panel inspections data.

ACT extends rebates for residential battery storage systems as the program is nominated for an award by the Cities Power Partnership.

Industry clings to hope Victoria's Andrews government will agree to change rooftop solar rebate, as job loss estimates are put at close to 1,000.

Clean Energy Regulator investigation sees Brisbane plumber sentenced to 4.5 years jail for falsely claiming to have installed more than 400 solar heat pumps.

Ahead of a second major industry protest, Daniel Andrews has suggested his government would consider making key changes to the design of the state's controversial rooftop solar rebate.

A second Victorian solar industry protest – this time targeting the Premier's office – is being planned for Thursday, as calls to amend the state's rooftop rebate scheme intensify.

Stone & Wood Brewing Company to investigate feasibility of integrating a Thermal Energy Storage System from South Australian company 1414 Degrees.